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Daughter of the Centaurs

Kate Klimo (2012)

SubgenreMiddle Grade Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesCentauriad #1
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.36

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Synopsis

Alone after her village is destroyed by Leatherwings, young Melora and her father's horse, Sky, survive on their own with a herd of wild horses until she finds a new home with a civilization of centaurs.

Is Daughter of the Centaurs appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Parents should know this book includes the destruction of Melora's village and the loss of her father, which may be emotionally intense for sensitive readers. Violence from the Leatherwings is present but not graphically detailed.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death of parent, death, and grief (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Kids will be drawn to Melora's courage as she survives alone with horses and discovers a magical civilization of centaurs.

Tags

Animal CompanionsMythology-InspiredSurvival Story